A Powerpoint of 10 mini-activities designed to accompany students’ independent reading and encourage them to reflect on their reading, along with a personal reading log that can be printed and completed by students.

A lesson with accompanying resource that guides students through planning, writing an introduction and full article on a Language Paper 2 Section B style question.

Two lessons focusing on the relationship between Beatrice and Benedick, particularly at the beginning of the play. With opportunities for discussion, close language analysis, evaluation of the text and social/historical context.

A worksheet exploring how Lady Macbeth is presented in Act 1 Scene 5 of Macbeth. Ideal to use with KS3 or LA KS4 students.

A descriptive writing lesson inspired by The Tempest, with an image prompt and exemplar to help students write a description of Prospero.

A creative writing lesson, using The Road by Cormac McCarthy as inspiration to write an engaging and atmospheric opening to a story.

Three lessons using the opening of Red Room by HG Wells as an inspiration for writing a descriptive setting. Photocopiable resources included.

A lesson examining the comedic plot in Much Ado About Nothing, in particular focusing on Act 2, Scene 3 and how the play follows the comedic plot structure.

A lesson exploring the role and function of the Chorus in Romeo and Juliet.

A lesson exploring how the older and younger characters are presented in the play, comparing and contrasting their attitudes (particularly Lord Capulet), building students up to writing an exam response.

A lesson exploring how Eva Smith is presented in the play and the significance of her character. Photocopiable resources included. Suitable for mid to high ability KS4.

A lesson inviting students to examine the character of Scrooge at a close language level, considering word, line, sound and textual significance. Ideal for developing AO2 skills.